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Seasoned flour, an egg wash, and panko give these AB pork chops a crisp coating. Use a thermometer to check the center so the crust and the meat are both ready.
🍽️ A Quick Look at the Recipe
Recipe Name: Fried Pork Chops
⏱️ Ready In: About 25 minutes; allow extra time for additional batches
🥣 Main Ingredients: Pork chops, panko, flour, eggs, The Level Up Series A Rub
📖 Dietary Info: Contains wheat, egg, and dairy
🔥 Flavor Profile: Savory, seasoned, and crisp
⭐ Best For: A Southern-style dinner
Key Ingredients
- Use the thick-cut pork chops specified in the recipe card.
- Panko bread crumbs form the crisp outer coating.
- Flour forms the first layer of breading. See the recipe card for measurements.
- Whisk the eggs with the milk for the wet coating.
- Milk combines with the eggs to help the breading adhere.
- Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and pepper.
- The Level Up Series A Rub
- Use oil for frying, heated as directed in the recipe card.
Useful Kitchen Tool
Use a SnG Food Thermometer to check the center of the chops. USDA guidance for pork chops calls for at least 145°F followed by a 3-minute rest.
How to Make Fried Pork Chops
1. Set Up the Breading Stations
Set up three stations for the panko, whisked eggs and milk, and flour seasoned with The Level Up Series A Rub.
2. Season the Pork Chops
Season both sides of the pork chops with The Level Up Series A Rub, salt, and pepper.
3. Coat the Pork Chops
Dredge the pork chops in flour, dip them in the egg-milk mixture, then coat with panko. Press gently to help the crumbs adhere.
4. Fry the Pork Chops
Heat the oil to 325°F. The recipe gives about 3 minutes per side as a guide, but check the center of each chop with a meat thermometer. Cook to at least 145°F before removing from the heat; the time can vary with the chops.
5. Rest on a Rack
Rest the pork chops on a rack for at least 3 minutes before serving. The rack also helps keep the coating crisp.
6. Serve
Serve the fried pork chops hot, with gravy if desired.
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Fried Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 1 inch Thick Pork Chops
- 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs
- 1 cup Flour
- 2 Eggs
- 1/4 cup Milk
- Salt and Pepper To Taste
- The Level Up Series A Rub
- Oil For Frying
Instructions
- Set up three stations: Panko, a wet station with whisked eggs and milk, and seasoned flour with The Level Up Series A Rub.
- Generously season both sides of the pork chops with The Level Up Series A Rub, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each pork chop in flour, ensuring an even coat.
- Dip the floured chop into the egg-milk mixture.
- Coat it thoroughly with Panko, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat oil to 325°F.
- Fry pork chops for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Use a meat thermometer; they’re ready at 145°F.
- Let the chops rest on a rack for at least 3 minutes before serving. The rack helps keep the coating crisp.
- Plate these golden beauties hot and, if you’re feeling fancy, whip up some gravy to pour over the top.
Notes
- Use the frying time as a guide. Check that each chop reaches at least 145°F before removing it from the heat, then rest for at least 3 minutes.
- Coat in flour first, then the egg-milk mixture, then panko; press the crumbs gently onto the chops.
- Rest the cooked chops on a rack to help preserve their crisp coating.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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What to Serve With Fried Pork Chops
- Ultimate Baked Mac and Cheese adds a creamy, cheesy side to the crisp pork chops.
- Garlic Butter Creole Green Beans bring a vegetable side to the plate.
- Buttermilk Biscuits round out a Southern-style dinner.
